Mississippi State's Justin Cox, right, is returning to his natural position of free safety after struggling in 2013 at cornerback. Keith Warren/Special to The Clarion-Ledger

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Michael Bonner
mbonner@jackson.gannett.com

Justin Cox joined an elite club on Mississippi State's football team last season.

Along with Jameon Lewis, Dak Prescott and Damian Williams, Cox was among the Bulldog players who quarterbacked their high school teams to a state championship. The others then enjoyed seasons that exceeded expectations.